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Published 10/19/25 2:00PM

Assist a Patient: Be a Patient Care Volunteer for Hospice in Gilroy and Morgan Hill

VITAS Healthcare of SF Bay Area
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Gilroy, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour a week minimum, background check and TB test will be required, must be available for at least 1 year commitment, Must be at least age 18
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB test and background check will be required. Evening hours not available. Must have at least a 1 year commitment, must be at least age 18

    Description

    VITAS is looking for kind and caring volunteers to visit terminally ill patients and their families. When you make friendly visits, conversation, play games, music, provide a listening ear, and offer the gift of friendship at a crucial time, you can make a real difference in another's life.

    This is a great opportunity for you to give back to the community. By taking a small amount of time (1 or 2 hours) out of your busy week, you can make the biggest difference in another’s life.

    Volunteers are needed in Gilroy and Morgan Hill areas.

    Take advantage of numerous volunteer opportunities, including:

    • Reading to the patient
    • Playing music, singing, instruments, games, arts/crafts
    • Sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break
    • Making friendly visits to patients and their families at home or in a nursing home/assisted living community

    VITAS provides training and orientation for volunteers to help learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer.

    Location

    On-site
    Gilroy and Morgan Hill, Gilroy, California, US

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